Citation

Andreassen DC. Aust. Road Res. 1989; 19(3): 205-215.

Affiliation

Australian Road Research Board, Nunawading, Aust

Copyright

(Copyright © 1989, Australian Road Research Board ARRB)

DOI

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Abstract

The unit cost approach is discussed and the stability of outcome of accident-type casualty classes illustrated. The unit cost approach appears to be the most useful technique, provided all the involved persons and vehicles are accounted for. Unit costs can be applied to State totals and to individual accident-types. The use of accident-types is essential for a proper cost benefit assessment of a countermeasure. The unit cost approach is applicable irrespective of whether the costs have been derived by ex post or ex ante considerations. Further work should be done on vehicle damage costs by accident type, and casualty class by accident type data are needed from at least one other State.

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